** Service in person and online starts at 10:30 am on Sunday
Dear CPC People and Friends,
"In light of the rapid increase of COVID cases in our area, Session is encouraging but not requiring the wearing of masks while attending worship. We will have fresh masks in the foyer if you want one. The Big Three and all Tier 1 suppliers, together with multiple other businesses, are mandating masks for all personnel, even if fully vaccinated. We will not be taking temperatures nor asking for sign-in. Please consider that many of our people are the first target age for this virus, and many don't want to shake hands or be hugged. I Corinthians 14:1 "Make love your aim.""
Pastor McGuire and Session
Christ Presbyterian Church
Novi, MI 48187
"In light of the rapid increase of COVID cases in our area, Session is encouraging but not requiring the wearing of masks while attending worship. We will have fresh masks in the foyer if you want one. The Big Three and all Tier 1 suppliers, together with multiple other businesses, are mandating masks for all personnel, even if fully vaccinated. We will not be taking temperatures nor asking for sign-in. Please consider that many of our people are the first target age for this virus, and many don't want to shake hands or be hugged. I Corinthians 14:1 "Make love your aim.""
Pastor McGuire and Session
Christ Presbyterian Church
Novi, MI 48187
Our Mission
The mission of the church is to bring glory to God by making all people into fully devoted worshipers of the Triune God. Our all encompassing objective is to know Christ and to make Him known. This is the purpose of the church.
People who share this mission have five characteristics:
1. They confess Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of sinners.
2. They publicly unite with the Church through baptism.
3. They seek to obey the Scripture in all areas of life.
4. They lovingly serve others in Jesus’ name.
5. They share the good news about Jesus with unbelievers.
The mission of the church is to bring glory to God by making all people into fully devoted worshipers of the Triune God. Our all encompassing objective is to know Christ and to make Him known. This is the purpose of the church.
People who share this mission have five characteristics:
1. They confess Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of sinners.
2. They publicly unite with the Church through baptism.
3. They seek to obey the Scripture in all areas of life.
4. They lovingly serve others in Jesus’ name.
5. They share the good news about Jesus with unbelievers.
Heidelberg Catechism.
Q 31. Why is he called “Christ”, meaning “Anointed?”
A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed by the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who perfectly reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God for our deliverance, our only high priest who has set us free by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father, and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit.
Q 31. Why is he called “Christ”, meaning “Anointed?”
A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed by the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who perfectly reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God for our deliverance, our only high priest who has set us free by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father, and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit.
September 19, 2021
Online Service starts at 10:30 am on Sunday
Title: Are You the Greatest (Sermon)
Facebook: Online Service
YouTube: Online Service
Bulletin: Order of Service - In Person Service - September 19, 2021.
Online Service starts at 10:30 am on Sunday
Title: Are You the Greatest (Sermon)
Facebook: Online Service
YouTube: Online Service
Bulletin: Order of Service - In Person Service - September 19, 2021.
Participation in the Life of the Church
Upcoming Congregational Meeting
There will be a brief Congregational Meeting for the purpose of election of officers on September 26, 2021, immediately following the worship service. All members are encouraged to attend.
Looking Ahead to Tax Season
Did you know that if you itemize your deductions, the CARES Act allows you to deduct charitable contributions up to 100% of your AGI (adjusted gross income on your 2021 taxes. And if you are not itemizing, you can claim up to $300 (singly) & $600 (jointly) as an “above –the-line” deduction. Consult your tax preparer for more information.
Upcoming Congregational Meeting
There will be a brief Congregational Meeting for the purpose of election of officers on September 26, 2021, immediately following the worship service. All members are encouraged to attend.
Looking Ahead to Tax Season
Did you know that if you itemize your deductions, the CARES Act allows you to deduct charitable contributions up to 100% of your AGI (adjusted gross income on your 2021 taxes. And if you are not itemizing, you can claim up to $300 (singly) & $600 (jointly) as an “above –the-line” deduction. Consult your tax preparer for more information.
Study Guide for Ladies' Bible Study:
The Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study has resumed meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. Gathering in the Fellowship Hall for about an hour, they have begun to study the book of Isaiah. It is not too late to join in.
The Zoom Bible Study is on Wednesday mornings at 11 am. Elaine Clay will be leading the virtual Zoom Bible Study.
The Zoom Bible Study will be one lesson behind the In Person study. If you miss an in person class, join the Zoom to participate in the class you missed.
Please call or email Judy Dellinger if you are interested. jfdellinger@yahoo.com
Help with cleaning the church is needed.
If you can help once a week or every other week it would be so much appreciated. Jobs mainly involve dusting and vacuuming various rooms.
Please let Gail Hershenzon know; she can tell you what is needed and how to do it safely.
Email: gdh148@yahoo.com
If you can help once a week or every other week it would be so much appreciated. Jobs mainly involve dusting and vacuuming various rooms.
Please let Gail Hershenzon know; she can tell you what is needed and how to do it safely.
Email: gdh148@yahoo.com
Giving envelopes can be mailed to the church or to Dr. McGuire's home.
Please place giving envelope inside regular envelope for safe delivery.
Church is located in Novi Michigan - 23455 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375
Please place giving envelope inside regular envelope for safe delivery.
Church is located in Novi Michigan - 23455 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375
Community Resources for Seniors
The City of Novi has offered a variety of FREE services for Senior Residents. Most nearby communities offer similar services.
Featured today is the File of Life Program. A 4x5 inch plastic sleeve that you attach to your refrigerator can save your life. You fill out such things as medical conditions, your medications, your doctor’s name, etc. In the event of a call in an emergency, First Responders will look on the Fridge for information.
SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX (applies to all communities)
The Fire Department offers a free home Fire and Fall Prevention program, to check for electrical and fire hazards, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and more.
Other free services include:
• Medicare/Medicaid Counselor
• Estate Planning Consultations (30 min.)
• Ask the Lawyer (30 min.)
• Medical Equipment Loan Closet
• Meal on Wheels
• Food Assistance Programs
• Transportation Service (may be a fee beyond city limits)
More information at 248-347-0414
Maybe you don’t need these services, but know someone who does.
The City of Novi has offered a variety of FREE services for Senior Residents. Most nearby communities offer similar services.
Featured today is the File of Life Program. A 4x5 inch plastic sleeve that you attach to your refrigerator can save your life. You fill out such things as medical conditions, your medications, your doctor’s name, etc. In the event of a call in an emergency, First Responders will look on the Fridge for information.
SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX (applies to all communities)
The Fire Department offers a free home Fire and Fall Prevention program, to check for electrical and fire hazards, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and more.
Other free services include:
• Medicare/Medicaid Counselor
• Estate Planning Consultations (30 min.)
• Ask the Lawyer (30 min.)
• Medical Equipment Loan Closet
• Meal on Wheels
• Food Assistance Programs
• Transportation Service (may be a fee beyond city limits)
More information at 248-347-0414
Maybe you don’t need these services, but know someone who does.
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and their little ones. Afghanistan is now listed as the second most dangerous place in the world for believers. Christians are targeted for death by the Taliban, etc. Pray for our military families, as well as for those who are suffering other losses.
SEED SOWING NEWS
Volume 26 Issue 2
"He (Christ) was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now, he is seated in the place of highest honor besides God's throne in heaven." Hebrews 12:2 Dear Friends, I pray your hearts are at peace and firmly established in the faith of our risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ; seated from eternity at the Father's right hand. From there he makes prayers and intercession for us in the Holy Spirit, "with groanings that cannot be expressed in words." Romans 8:28 In these days of trouble, distress and open rebellion against God and His Christ, what a comfort it is knowing that Christ is 'seated' at God the Father's right hand, having accomplished all that the Father had asked him to do namely; proclaiming the coming his eternal kingdom established through his own blood, and after willingly shedding his blood on the cross, he victoriously rose again proving He has all authority in heaven and on earth to forgive sins and to give eternal life to anyone who by faith would believe on Him. Other Local News I thank God for the start of our summer semester two weeks ago at the English Language Center and for my 9 students. We pray for all 58 students in attendance and their continued language progress. Also, we ask God's Holy Spirit for many open hearts to hear and believe in God's good news in the Savior, Jesus the Lord. Thank you for your prayers for my student Malaak and her family in the death of her father. Malaak and her brother returned to class this semester and we pray for God's continued comfort, healing and perfect salvation for each member of this precious family. We thank God for the Hope Clinic, for the doctors, nurses and other volunteers serving the physical and spiritual needs of the around 60 needy and refugees visiting each week. May God continue to lead and inspire each of us in our neighborhoods as Christ, our Great High Priest and Good Shepherd, leads us into all those good works He has prepared for us from before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 2:10) Sincerely, Tim North Addresses: EPC World Outreach 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 510 Orlando, FL 32822 Phone: 407-930-4239 PIONEER'S 10123 William Carey Dr. Orlando, FL. 32832-6931 Phone: 407-382-6000
Volume 26 Issue 2
"He (Christ) was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now, he is seated in the place of highest honor besides God's throne in heaven." Hebrews 12:2 Dear Friends, I pray your hearts are at peace and firmly established in the faith of our risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ; seated from eternity at the Father's right hand. From there he makes prayers and intercession for us in the Holy Spirit, "with groanings that cannot be expressed in words." Romans 8:28 In these days of trouble, distress and open rebellion against God and His Christ, what a comfort it is knowing that Christ is 'seated' at God the Father's right hand, having accomplished all that the Father had asked him to do namely; proclaiming the coming his eternal kingdom established through his own blood, and after willingly shedding his blood on the cross, he victoriously rose again proving He has all authority in heaven and on earth to forgive sins and to give eternal life to anyone who by faith would believe on Him. Other Local News I thank God for the start of our summer semester two weeks ago at the English Language Center and for my 9 students. We pray for all 58 students in attendance and their continued language progress. Also, we ask God's Holy Spirit for many open hearts to hear and believe in God's good news in the Savior, Jesus the Lord. Thank you for your prayers for my student Malaak and her family in the death of her father. Malaak and her brother returned to class this semester and we pray for God's continued comfort, healing and perfect salvation for each member of this precious family. We thank God for the Hope Clinic, for the doctors, nurses and other volunteers serving the physical and spiritual needs of the around 60 needy and refugees visiting each week. May God continue to lead and inspire each of us in our neighborhoods as Christ, our Great High Priest and Good Shepherd, leads us into all those good works He has prepared for us from before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 2:10) Sincerely, Tim North Addresses: EPC World Outreach 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 510 Orlando, FL 32822 Phone: 407-930-4239 PIONEER'S 10123 William Carey Dr. Orlando, FL. 32832-6931 Phone: 407-382-6000
June 17, 2021. Jihadist attacks in West Africa have been on the rise since the beginning of this year, with Nigeria being consistently targeted more than any other country in the region. Terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, Fulani Militants, and ISWAP have killed tens of thousands of Christians and displaced millions in an attempt to discard western influence and impose strict Islamic Sharia law. Illia Djadi, Open Doors senior analyst on freedom of religion and belief in sub-Saharan Africa, stated: “In the northeast of Nigeria, Boko Haram spreads terror with its systematic raids on predominantly Christian communities with abductions, sexual violence, and roadblock killings… Christians have been specifically targeted and disproportionately been affected by this violence… The responses by the government are clearly not enough, since perpetrators of such violence are able to continue attacking Christians, and other Nigerians, with impunity.”
OpenDoors Website reports:
From opendoorsusa.org What does persecution look like in India? What is life like for Christians? Hindu extremists believe that all Indians should be Hindus, and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam. They use extensive violence to achieve this goal, particularly targeting Christians from a Hindu background. Christians are accused of following a “foreign faith” and blamed for bad luck in their communities. These believers are often physically attacked and sometimes killed, as well as being under constant pressure from their family and community to return to Hinduism. If they do not “re-convert,” they may be boycotted by their community, with a devastating effect on their ability to earn income. Many believers are isolated and don’t know any other Christians. Christians are persecuted in all areas of public and private life, and anti-conversion laws (currently in nine states, with more considering adoption) are abused to harass and intimidate Christians. Few people are actually convicted under these laws, but cases can drag on for years. For more information, please see both of these sites. Remember to pray for all of our church members, some of whom are reluctant to come to our worship service. We miss them and pray that they will remain well.
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